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WILTON _ St. Luke’s Episcopal Church has announced that the Rev. John Balicki is its new rector.

Before becoming an Episcopal priest, Balicki has been a civil engineer, regional planner, Catholic priest, pastoral counselor, and the bicycle/pedestrian coordinator for the state of Maine.

Most recently, he served as Episcopal priest at St. Alban’s Church in Cape Elizabeth and at St. Mark’s in Waterville, according to a news release from Lisa Lindsay, parish administrator.

St. Luke’s will hold a celebration of new ministry, with the Episcopal Diocese of Maine Bishop Thomas J. Brown presiding. All are welcome to attend.

The service is planned for 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, followed by a reception at the church at 59 High St. The church offers a 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion service every Sunday.

For more information, call the church office at 207-645-2639 or go to stlukeswilton.org.

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